Aaron T. Fafarman

Dr. Aaron T. Fafarman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University's College of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Stanford University (2010), a BS in Chemistry from UC Berkeley (2000), and completed postdoctoral work in Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania (2010-2013).

His research focuses on advanced materials for energy applications, including:

• Photovoltaic energy conversion
• Solution-processed semiconductor thin films
• Colloidal nanocrystal synthesis and assembly
• Spectroscopic characterization of nanomaterials

His recent publications (2011-2014) primarily explore nanocrystal-based materials for electronic and optoelectronic devices, emphasizing surface chemistry, charge transport, and scalable fabrication methods. Patent work includes innovations in organic light-emitting devices.

Awards:

• Annual Reviews Prize in Physical Chemistry, Stanford University (2010)
• Linus Pauling Chemistry Teaching Award, Stanford University (2010)

He leads the Fafarman Research Group, focusing on solution-processed nanomaterials for energy technologies. External funding includes an NSF CAREER award for perovskite photovoltaic research. Educational contributions involve mentoring graduate students in materials synthesis and device physics.